Our Services
First Light Energy is a Vancouver-based engineering firm specializing in high-performance building solutions. From strategic decarbonization planning to hands-on system design and ongoing optimization, we help building owners and operators reduce energy costs, meet sustainability targets, and create healthier, more efficient buildings.
Decarbonization requires a holistic approach. So we've designed our services to provide continuous support to our clients all along their journey to zero carbon.
Decarbonization Planning
Your path to a low-carbon portfolio starts with a clear plan. We work with property managers, building owners, and operators to develop comprehensive energy plans that provide clarity, maximize utility incentives, and align with your sustainability goals. Our team also leverages industry-leading tools, including RETScreen Expert, to support benchmark analysis, feasibility analysis, performance analysis, and portfolio-wide energy assessments.
Our Decarbonization Planning services include:
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Portfolio-level Energy & Emissions Master Plans: An assessment of your entire building portfolio, identifying high-impact opportunities, and creating a phased decarbonization roadmap
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Building-level Performance Analytics: Detailed energy audits and decarbonization feasibility studies to identify the highest-value upgrades for individual properties
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Utility Incentives & Grant Applications: The complete application process for FortisBC and BC Hydro energy efficiency programs, maximizing your incentive eligibility
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Carbon Baseline & Tracking: Identification of your emissions baseline and implementation of ongoing tracking to measure progress toward net-zero goals
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RETScreen Energy Analysis & Modeling: Benchmarking analysis against global energy consumption & emissions data and rigorous financial feasibility modeling
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Technical Advising: Advisory services on any of the above
First Light Energy is an approved FortisBC and BC Hydro Energy Consultant.
Design & Implementation
We recognize building systems are becoming more complex. Our full-service mechanical design team delivers high-performance building systems that are efficient, reliable, and built to last.
With decades of combined experience designing and implementing energy retrofits, we're the experts in your corner. We typically act as the prime and lead mechanical consultant.
Our Design & Implementation services include:
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Full-Service Mechanical Systems Design: Complete HVAC and building systems design for major retrofits optimized for energy performance
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Design Assist: For clients who have a design team and need extra support
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Controls System Design & Optimization: Smart building controls that maximize efficiency while maintaining occupant comfort
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Specification & Tender Support: Technical specifications and contractor evaluation to ensure quality installations
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Performance Commissioning: Rigorous testing and verification that your systems perform as designed
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Technical Advising: Advisory services on any of the above
Building Operations
We commission our designs. This is critical to our understanding of how HVAC systems perform in the real world and why our strategies can be counted on.
We stick with projects postconstruction to ensure they perform. We also work with trade partners as a team to address any performance challenges during commissioning and system shakedown. Once operational, we provide the building operations staff with training and ongoing support as needed.
Our Building Operations services include:
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Full-Service Mechanical Systems Design: Complete HVAC and building systems design for major retrofits optimized for energy performance
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Measurement and Verification: Data-driven performance tracking to prove your energy savings
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Base Building Engineering Services: Support for your building's core systems
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Capital Planning: Strategic roadmaps that align upgrades with your budget cycle
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Ongoing Optimization: Continuous support that keeps your systems at peak performance
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Managed Services: A dedicated engineering partner for your building portfolio
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